Amid a flurry of excitement about Samsung Galaxy Gear, chip maker Qualcomm has
quietly released its own smartwatch, offering what it describes as a
‘digital sixth sense’.

Like the Galaxy Gear, Qualcomm's smartwatch is designed to serve as a second display to your Android smartphone. However, it offers "days of battery life" before the device needs to be recharged, unlike the Gear which has to be charged every day.

This is because it features Qualcomm's Mirasol display technology – a reflective, low-power display that enables an always-on viewing experience without draining the battery. Qualcomm claims that Toq is so power-efficient it does not even require an on/off button.

Toq can be charged wirelessly using Qualcomm's “drop and go” charging technology, which requires users to simply place the smartwatch on its case. Optional wireless Bluetooth headsets are also included, featuring high quality stereo sound with a dedicated tweeter and woofer for superior wide band audio.

Consumers will be able to manage smartphone calls, text messages, meeting reminders and various notifications from their Toq smartwatch. Qualcomm will continue to add functionality to Toq through software upgrades, including integration with Qualcomm Life's 2net platform, which aims to help consumers manage their health.

“Toq’s always on, always connected, always visible wearable technology gives you a ‘digital sixth sense,’ telling you what you need to know, when you need to know it, with just a glance at your wrist or a whisper in your ear,” said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of Qualcomm.